The disruptive influence still exists when this path is taken, and perhaps that influence becomes greater over time.

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There is no question China and many of its close neighbors in Asia are experiencing a period of unprecedented material prosperity, and the incentives to continue along that path will certainly influence political diplomacy.

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However, until the passing of credible campaign-finance reform legislation, which prevents special interest groups, businesses and unions from buying influence in the American Congress, the path to the courthouse will remain well trodden.

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The preconditions are they have to have massive influence on people, they have to have a path to become real, and we have to have massive challenges.

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This influence certainly relates to a conventional marketing model that not only drives prospects down a purchase consideration path, but it also can take place well outside the purchase consideration window and beyond those individuals directly involved in the purchase.

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